Elementary Schools in Dickson County

Summary:

The Dickson County school district in Tennessee is home to 8 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools consistently perform above the state average, with several standout institutions leading the way. The Discovery School and Stuart Burns Elementary are among the top-ranked elementary schools in the state, boasting strong test scores and academic achievement.

While the district as a whole faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, the data reveals significant variations in performance across the different schools and grade levels. For example, 5th grade math proficiency ranges from 37.4% at Charlotte Elementary to 69.9% at Stuart Burns Elementary. This suggests the need for more consistent academic outcomes across the district. Interestingly, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between per-student spending and academic performance, with some of the highest-performing schools having more moderate budgets.

Overall, the Dickson County elementary schools demonstrate a range of strengths and areas for improvement. By identifying the top-performing institutions and understanding the factors that contribute to their success, the district can work to replicate best practices and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.

District Detail

817 N Charlotte ST
Dickson, TN 37055

(615) 446-7571

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 139 Tennessee districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,777

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 3

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)				TNReady English Language Arts (2025)				TNReady Science (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stuart Burns Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3201 Highway 96	Burns	37029	Dickson County	Dickson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 446-2791	717	49	14.5		580 (80.9%)	15 (2.1%)	73 (10.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.4%)	68.3	254^th of 1009 public elementary schools	74.8%		75	193^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	81.0%	61	42.9	43.8	69.9	52.4	50.8	58.3	48.2	52.1	52.1	56.7	49.6	52.6	$12,290	$979	$10,610
Dickson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 W Broad ST	Dickson	37055	Dickson County	Dickson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 740-5837	225	22	10.1		150 (66.7%)	10 (4.4%)	44 (19.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (8.4%)	40.2	607^th of 1009 public elementary schools	39.8%		54.8	410^th of 1018 public elementary schools	59.7%	197	29.4	51.2	36.4	40.0	26.5	53.5	30.3	38.2	23.5	46.5	36.4	36.4	$16,716	$1,218	$14,285
Oakmont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	630 Hwy 46 South	Dickson	37055	Dickson County	Dickson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 446-2435	482	42	11.4		306 (63.5%)	52 (10.8%)	56 (11.6%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (11.8%)	48.6	504^th of 1009 public elementary schools	50.0%		48.5	492^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	51.7%	12	28.6	56.9	41.9	42.6	38.1	50.8	42.9	44.0	28.6	43.1	48.4	40.0	$15,474	$1,461	$13,152
Vanleer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4456 Highway 49 West	Vanleer	37181	Dickson County	Dickson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 740-5760	264	20	13.0		237 (89.8%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.2%)	42.7	572^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	43.3%		61.8	324^th of 1018 public elementary schools	68.2%	248	31.4	33.3	35.9	33.3	47.1	48.7	38.5	45.0	47.1	34.2	30.8	38.3	$14,931	$1,063	$12,874
White Bluff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	377 School RD	White Bluff	37187	Dickson County	Dickson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 740-5775	483	41	11.9		416 (86.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	63.1	325^th of 1009 public elementary schools	67.8%		56.5	395^th of 1018 public elementary schools	61.2%	70	43.3	45.5	41.9	43.5	40.3	60.6	40.5	46.9	53.7	77.3	51.4	60.4	$14,196	$1,143	$12,260
Charlotte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Humphries ST	Charlotte	37036	Dickson County	Dickson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 740-5803	591	48	12.3		510 (86.3%)	12 (2.0%)	31 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	62.9	330^th of 1009 public elementary schools	67.3%		65.7	272^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	73.3%	58	34.4	46.6	37.4	39.7	47.3	59.2	51.1	52.8	52.7	61.2	52.7	55.7	$13,344	$1,338	$11,301
Centennial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	198 Upper Lake DR	Dickson	37055	Dickson County	Dickson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 446-0355	705	54	13.0		551 (78.2%)	29 (4.1%)	59 (8.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (8.8%)	70.4	233^rd of 1009 public elementary schools	76.9%		71.9	223^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	78.1%	10	35.4	45.7	66.7	48.2	49.6	56.7	67.6	57.4	42.1	69.5	72.5	60.1	$12,933	$1,096	$11,126
The Discovery School	Public	K-5	101 Henslee DR	Dickson	37055	Dickson County	Dickson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 441-4163	225	18	12.6		163 (72.4%)	8 (3.6%)	19 (8.4%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.4%)	76.8	179^th of 1009 public elementary schools	82.3%		76.3	182^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	82.1%	3	42.9	62.5	52.8	53.1	53.6	75.0	55.6	61.5	46.4	68.8	61.1	59.4	$14,713	$1,468	$12,579

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hickman County	8.52 mi	9	109^th
Williamson County	8.8 mi	53	5^th
Cheatham County	9.25 mi	15	64^th
Davidson County	16.25 mi	165	122^nd
Humphreys County	20.94 mi	6	100^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.